Shedeur Sanders ranked last among NFL quarterbacks amid Browns competition
14 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was recently ranked last among NFL quarterbacks by The Athletic, positioning him at No. 35. This assessment comes as Sanders competes with Deshaun Watson for the starting role ahead of the season. Despite a challenging rookie year with 1,400 passing yards and seven touchdowns in eight games, he faces criticism but retains support from some NFL evaluators. They believe a new offensive system could benefit his development. Sanders is preparing to prove critics wrong as training progresses.
- •Shedeur Sanders recorded 1,400 passing yards and seven touchdowns last season.
- •He was rated No. 35 in the 2026 NFL Quarterback Tiers.
- •Sanders is competing against Deshaun Watson for the starting quarterback position.
- •Some evaluators see potential for Sanders to improve under a new offensive coach.
- •Training camp starts soon, and performance will be closely monitored.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — If Shedeur Sanders loses Browns QB competition, a trade could be possible
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- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson’s QB1 fate determined amid Browns QB duel in Cleveland
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders gets positive feedback as Browns QB competition heats up
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- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Deshaun Watson Handed Major News Amid Browns QB Battle
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Browns Mystery Deepens With Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders Report
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Shedeur Sanders Suffers Last-Minute Setback as Deshaun Watson Pulls Ahead in Browns QB Battle
"The Cleveland Browns are still undecided on who will start the season as their quarterback, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders battling directly for the job. While the public would be more interested to see Sanders, Watson’s experience is his biggest weapon in the battle, and this could be the difference.
"Shedeur Sanders is still firmly in the mix for the starting job, despite Deshaun Watson drawing the first preseason start for the Cleveland Browns. The post Shedeur Sanders Gets Telling Update on Browns Starting Job appeared first on HEAVY.
"Shedeur Sanders is fighting for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback position in training camp. The Browns selected Sanders with the 144th pick in last year’s NFL Draft after many expected him to be selected in the first round.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:23 AMIf Shedeur Sanders loses Browns QB competition, a trade could be possible
The Cleveland Browns QB competition takes another step with preseason. Could Shedeur Sanders trade rumors become reality?
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:55 AMShedeur Sanders Gets Telling Update on Browns Starting Job
Shedeur Sanders is still firmly in the mix for the starting job, despite Deshaun Watson drawing the first preseason start for the Cleveland Browns. The post Shedeur Sanders Gets Telling Update on Browns Starting Job appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:01 PMDeshaun Watson’s QB1 fate determined amid Browns QB duel in Cleveland
Deshaun Watson will _______ Cleveland’s preseason opener against Chicago as the Browns continue evaluating him and Shedeur Sanders.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 5:57 PMShedeur Sanders gets positive feedback as Browns QB competition heats up
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is getting some praise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:31 AMBrowns make stunning qb decision as Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders battle takes major turn
Deshaun Watson will get the first chance to make his case in Cleveland’s heated quarterback battle, but Shedeur Sanders won’t have to wait long for his opportunity to take center stage.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:03 PMDeshaun Watson Handed Major News Amid Browns QB Battle
The Cleveland Browns quarterback battle could seemingly be over as it appears Deshaun Watson is ahead of Shedeur Sanders. The post Deshaun Watson Handed Major News Amid Browns QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:30 PMBrowns Mystery Deepens With Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders Report
The Cleveland Browns are in the midst of a Shedeur Sanders-Deshaun Watson quarterback battle, though there was a twist this weekend. The post Browns Mystery Deepens With Deshaun Watson-Shedeur Sanders Report appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 1:35 AMShedeur Sanders Suffers Last-Minute Setback as Deshaun Watson Pulls Ahead in Browns QB Battle
With every passing day, the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition is getting more interesting to watch. Throughout the offseason, Shedeur Sanders had been going toe-to-toe with Deshaun Watson.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:18 AMDeshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders: Browns QB competition lingers on
The Cleveland Browns QB competition between Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson continues in training camp
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 2:42 AMShedeur Sanders’ QB1 Hype Takes Unexpected Hit As Browns Insider Delivers Cooling Reality Check on Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns are still undecided on who will start the season as their quarterback, with Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders battling directly for the job. While the public would be more interested to see Sanders, Watson’s experience is his biggest weapon in the battle, and this could be the difference.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 6:08 PMShedeur Sanders outplaying Deshaun Watson at Browns' training camp
Shedeur Sanders has outperformed Deshaun Watson through six Browns training camp practices. Will it continue and lead Sanders to a Week 1 start?
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:37 PMShedeur Sanders reveals who he’s really competing with in Browns QB battle amid Deshaun Watson uncertainty
Shedeur Sanders is fighting for the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback position in training camp. The Browns selected Sanders with the 144th pick in last year’s NFL Draft after many expected him to be selected in the first round.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:50 AMBrowns' Shedeur Sanders Lands Brutal Take From NFL Execs
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders has received a harsh take from NFL executives.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:24 PMShedeur Sanders gets dissed amid Browns QB battle with Deshaun Watson
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders just got a brutal assessment.
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